Fairy and Elf Names
- Radella
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"elfin advisor"Description:
Extremely unusual ella-ending choice.
- Elrond
Origin:
Literary name, SindarinMeaning:
"star dome"Description:
The elven ruler of Rivendell in Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.
- Saria
Description:
Saria is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Arabic roots, where it relates to 'sariya' meaning 'cloud that travels by night' or 'night journey.' In Hebrew contexts, it might be connected to the name Sarah, meaning 'princess.' Saria gained some recognition among gamers as a character name in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time,' which introduced it to a wider audience. The name has a melodic, flowing quality with its soft consonants and open vowel sounds. While not among the most common names in Western countries, Saria offers a beautiful alternative to more familiar names like Sarah or Sofia. Its multicultural roots and gentle sound make it appealing to parents seeking a name that feels both exotic and accessible.
- Nimrodel
Origin:
Literature, SindarinMeaning:
"lady of the white cave"Description:
While Nimrodel may look like it could be related it the Biblical Nimrod, it is in fact a Sindarin name, borne by an elf maiden in Tolkien's legendarium. She is lost at sea while searching for her lover, and later, became the subject of the Song of Nimrodel, as sung by Legolas.
- Hane
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"wings"
- Gandalf
Origin:
NorseMeaning:
"wand elf"Description:
Gandalf is most famously the name of the powerful wizard in Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. The name is drawn from Old Norse mythology.
- Eärendil
Origin:
Literary nameMeaning:
"lover of the sea"Description:
In The Lord of the Rings, Eärendil is a half-Elven seafarer whose ship turns into a star. J.R.R. Tolkien based his name off of the Anglo-Saxon Ēarendel, a variation of Aurvandill, a Germanic mythological character.
- Ellerby
Origin:
English surname and place nameMeaning:
"farmstead, village"Description:
A preppy surname and place name derived from the Anglo-Saxon personal name Ælfweard "elf guardian" + the -by suffix, meaning "village, homestead". Ellerby feels like a quirkier Ellery or Emery.
- Ozma
Origin:
Literary inventionDescription:
Princess Ozma was the leading character of L. Frank Baum's book Ozma of Oz.
- Alfsol
Origin:
Swedish, IcelandicMeaning:
"elf of the sun"Description:
The Swedish spelling of the Icelandic Álfsól, this name combines the elements alfr meaning "elf" and sol meaning "sun" to create a name reminiscent of folktales and epic poetry. It's a rare choice that has nonetheless been given to a tiny handful of girls in Sweden.
- Pari
Origin:
Iranian/PersianMeaning:
"fairy"Description:
Simple yet meaningful Iranian name that would make an excellent import to the English-speaking world.
- Paribanou
Origin:
PersianMeaning:
"fairy lady"Description:
In the tales of the Arabian Nights, Paribanu or Paribanou is a fairy who falls in love with the human Prince Ahmed and rescues him.
- Lúthien
Origin:
Literature, SindarinMeaning:
"daughter of flowers"Description:
An alternative name of the elf Tinúviel in The Lord of the Rings. Lúthien is an immortal elf maiden who chooses to make herself mortal to marry the human Beren. Their love story is told to Frodo by Aragorn, and the names Beren and Lúthien appear on the grave of Tolkien and his wife Edith.
- Lindir
Origin:
Literature, QuenyaMeaning:
"song man"Description:
A minor elf character in The Lord of the Rings, whose name is as light and lyrical as its meaning.
- Nereid
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"sea nymph"Description:
The name of the daughters of the Greek sea god Nereus and also a celestial name, belonging to one of Neptune's moons.
- Alfreda
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"elf power,"Description:
With a meaning like "elf power," Alfreda could find some appeal among fantasy enthusiasts. "Freda" makes for a pleasant nickname.
- Elessar
Origin:
Invented literary nameMeaning:
"elfstone"Description:
This attractive name was created by JRR Tolkien for his The Lord Of The Rings trilogy. It was given to Aragorn by Galadriel and later adopted by him as King of Gondor.
- Ellerby
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"surname and place name"Description:
A preppy surname and place name derived from the Anglo-Saxon personal name Ælfweard "elf guardian" + the -by suffix, meaning "village, homestead". Ellerby feels like a quirkier Ellery or Emery.
- Elf
Origin:
Short form of Elfrida or ElfriedaDescription:
Elf is an adorable nickname for the otherwise-clunky Elfrida or Elfrieda. Elf was used for the tragic sister in Miriam Toews' novel All My Puny Sorrows.
- Álfsól
Origin:
IcelandicMeaning:
"elf of the sun"Description:
This modern Icelandic name combines the elements alfr meaning "elf" and sol meaning "sun" to create something reminiscent of folktales and epic poetry. It's a rare choice, but has been approved as a given name in Iceland, meaning there is at least one person out there with Álfsól as a first or middle name. The Swedish form is Alfsol.
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